Peak Pursuits

The Trail to Western States with Holly Ranson | Episode 114

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Sime sit down with Holly Ranson to walk through her journey towards Western States which is now just two weeks away. They tal...

Nigel Preston | The Singletrack Events Story, Behind the Event Curtain, and the Future of Australian Trail Running

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James sits down with Nigel Preston from Singletrack Events for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build, grow...

Episode 113: Spearfishing, Pilates & WA Trail Running with Ben

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Peak Pursuits, Vlad and Jess are joined by WA trail runner Ben for a big episode covering training updates, national champs news, Europea...

UTA 22 Recap with Bridget Lunn, Junior/Youth Participation in Ultras and Erniold Melbourne Trail Tee Review | Episode 112

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode brought to you by Erniold, Brodie and James sit down with Bridget Lunn to cover her amazing 2026 season so far, including representing...

UTA100, Running Through Parenthood, and Should Elites be Allowed Support Crew feat Beth McKenzie | Episode 111

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sim and Vlad sit down with Beth McKenzie fresh off her second pace at UTA 100 to hear how her last 12 months have been and a recap of ...

Ultra Trail Australia Recap with Blake Turner | Episode 110

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Brodie are joined by Blake Turner to recap all things UTA, including what went into Blake's 3rd place in the 50k and Jess' 4t...

Margaret River Ultra, Cocodona 250, and Why Are Trail Rankings So Confusing feat Nicole Paton | Episode 109

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Sim and James are joined by Nicole Paton to recap her win at Margaret River Ultra and update us on how her season so...

Ultra Trail Australia 2026 100 Mile Preview

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A race that breaks people — and this year, some new challengers. Lin Chen and Antonina Iushina headline a women's race that is shaping up as a genui...

Ultra Trail Australia 2026 100km Preview

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The marquee race. With a field that matches the hype. Guidu Qin and Guomin Deng headline the international men's field fresh off the Hong Kong 100, bu...

Ultra Trail Australia 2026 50km Preview

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James said it best — he was tingling. The 50K field this year is on another level, stacked on both the men's and women's sides with incredible inter...

Ultra Trail Australia 2026 22km Preview

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The rematch is on. Last year's men's race came down to the wire, and the two athletes who made it happen are back. Leo Petterson and Ben Duffus both t...

Diverge SkyRuns Recap with Alice McGushin, Stair Training, Jim Walmsley into WSER | Episode 108

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Peak Pursuits starts with an interview with Alice McGushin to get to know Alice and recap the first edition of Diverge SkyRuns that ha...

Simone Brick | Strength, Survival, and Always Looking Forward

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, sexual assault, self-harm, suicide, psychiatric hospitalisation, trauma, and PT...

Maximising the Terrain Around You, Racing Mindset, New UTMB Index feat James Barnett | Episode 107

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode brought to you by ASICS,  Jess and James sit down with young gun James Barnett to talk through his impressive results so far. Get...

2026 Diverge Sky Runs | Field Previews & Course Breakdown with RD Lincoln Quilliam

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special preview episode, Brodie takes the reins alongside James to break down Diverge Sky Runs, a new Tasmanian event bringing steep, exposed,...

World Mountain Running Cup, New AUTRA Committee, Sombre Reminders feat Katinka Von Elsner-Wellsteed | Episode 106

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.instagram.com/katinkav_/In episode 106 of Peak Pursuits sim and Brodie sit down with Katinka Von Elsner-Wellsteed just before she heads of...

Finn Melanson | Is Australian Trail Running Underrated?

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Finn Melanson from Singletrack to talk about where Australian trail running sits in the wider world, why our scene s...

Meg Sinclair's KMR Recap, Junior Pathways to Trail Running, Hut2Hut Announces Bob's Round | Episode 105

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jess and Sim are joined by Tasmanian Meg Sinclair to hear a recap of her course record run at KMR 25km. Get to know Meg, including her...

Get To Know Aus Long Trail Champ George Knight | Episode 104

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits James and Vlad sit down with George Knight after his recent win at Buffalo Stampede 100km which was the Australian Lo...

Buffalo Stampede, Aussie Champs Recap, UTMB pregnancy policy ft. Sarah Ludowici | Episode 103

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Peak Pursuits, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason are joined by Sarah Ludowici, fresh off 2nd place and first Aussie at the Buffalo Stampede...

Vibes Based Training, Long Race Logistics, and KMR Preview feat. Ben Butler | Episode 102

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode brought to you by ASICS, Sim and James sit down with young gun Ben Butler to hear all about his approach to running and why he has cho...

Buffalo Stampede Festival 2026 Preview | 100k, 42k and 20k Race Predictions

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this Buffalo Stampede Festival 2026 preview episode, James and Brodie break down one of the deepest fields we’ve seen for an Australian trail run...

Meet Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir, Ultra Trail Snowdonia Mayhem, Do Historic Times Limit Our Potential? | Episode 101

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brodie and Jess get the pleasure of getting to know Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir, a world class trail runner from Iceland and the recent win...

Vlad Ixel | From Master of Giving Up to Professional Runner and Entrepreneur

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You hear Vlad Ixel every week on Peak Pursuits, but this episode is the deeper story behind the mic.Vlad takes us back to the early days: the lifestyl...

Peak Pursuits Turns 100!! Plus Donna Double Recap and a Big Announcement | Episode 100

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100 of Peak Pursuits!Today, James, Jess, Brodie, Simone and Vlad come together for a special milestone episode to reflect on how the podcast s...

Gary Mullins & Geoff Russell | Why They Stepped Down From AUTRA

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AUTRA President Gary Mullins and Vice President Geoff Russell have stepped down — and it’s sparked a lot of questions across the trail community.I...

Gary Mullins & Geoff Russell | Why They Stepped Down From AUTRA

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AUTRA President Gary Mullins and Vice President Geoff Russell have stepped down — and it’s sparked a lot of questions across the trail community.I...

Aus Short Trail Champ Michael Tosin, Resignations at AUTRA, and Donna Double GTNS Preview | Episode 99

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 99 of Peak Pursuits, James, Jess and Brodie all sit down with Australia’s newly crowned short trail national champion, Michael Tosin, aft...

Nathan Pearce | From Track Talent to World Trail Championships

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Pearce has moved fast in trail running, but the story starts long before the trails.In this episode, Nathan takes us back to his junior years o...

Aus Short Trail Champs, Equality in Event Structures, and Tarawera Learnings feat. Sarah Ludowici | Episode 98

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 98 of Peak Pursuits brought to you by ASICS, Sim and Vlad start out by chatting through Vlad's experience at Tarawera, including what led t...

Holly's Golden Tarawera, Barkleys Wins Again, and When to DNF or Push On | Episode 97

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 97 of Peak Pursuits Holly Ranson sits down with James to talk through her Tarawera run and that unforgettable moment of being handed a Gold...

Skimo, The State of Trail, and Remembering Your 'Why' feat Winter Olympian Lara Hamilton | Episode 96

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits Sim and Jess are lucky enough to be joined by not only one of the best trail runners in Aus but now a Winter Olympian...

South West Traverse FKT feat Piotr's | Episode 95

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Brodie and Sim sit down with Piotr Babis to unpack one of the boldest endurance feats ever attempted in Tasmania’s...

Tarawera 100 Preparation, AUTRA Performance OTY, and Low Carb Study Bold Claims feat Zoe Manning | Episode 94

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast Brodie and Vlad are joined by Zoe Manning, up and coming ultra trail specialist. We get to know Zoe before diving into her pr...

Iain Best | Balancing Training and Family, Uphill Racing, The Future of Trail & Mountain Running

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iain Best is back, and a lot has changed since we last spoke. He is now a dad of two, still racing hard, and still finding ways to train with purpose ...

World Champs Reflections, Kunanyi 66km Plans & the UTMB Carbon Debate continues feat. SJ Miller | Episode 93

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 93 of Peak Pursuits, Jess and James sit down with Australian World Champs representative SJ to unpack a big few months on and off the trail...

Postpartum Wins, Two Bays Fireworks, & UTMB Carbon Debate feat. Kate Avery | Episode 92

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 92 of Peak Pursuits, Sim and Jess are joined by Kate Avery fresh off a remarkable post-partum win at the Two Bays Trail Run.Kate breaks dow...

Euro Life, 2026 Race Choices, and Golden Opportunities with Billy Curtis | Episode 91

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, the crew kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into Aussie trail runner Billy Curtis’ European winter campaign, fresh of...

2025 Wrapped Part 2: Season Of The Year & Race Of The Year | Episode 90

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90 of Peak Pursuits delivers the second half of a comprehensive wrap of a massive 2025 for Australian trail running, as James, Vlad, Brodie, a...

Trail Running and the Olympics with Mike Duggan

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trail running is growing fast, but with that growth comes big questions about governance, identity, and where the sport is heading next.In this episod...

2025 Wrapped Part 1: Performance Of The Year & Breakout Of The Year | Episode 89

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 89 (and 90 coming next week) of Peak Pursuits delivers a comprehensive wrap of a massive 2025 for Australian trail running, as James, Vlad, Br...

Piotr Babis: What Becoming King of The Hill Reveals About Endurance

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance at the extreme isn’t built in a single race. It’s shaped over years of uncertainty, hard choices, and an ability to keep going when ther...

Kosci 50, Oman Ultra, Shoe Chat, and Finding a Coach feat. Demi Caldwell | Episode 88

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 88 of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad are joined by Demi Caldwell to unpack a huge stretch of racing across Australia and the international t...

Triple Wins, VK Lessons & Aussie Team Selection News Feat. Iain Best | Episode 87

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Sim catch up with uphill specialist Iain Best, fresh off a dominant five-week streak of wins across Four P...

UTK Recaps, Race Insights, and Fuelling Wins feat Juliette Soule | Episode 86

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a stacked Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko 50km, newly minted Aussie citizen Juliette Sewell joins Jess and Brodie for a deep dive into one of the mos...

UTCT Podium, Terrex Insights, and Charlie's Breakthrough | Episode 85

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad sit down with Adidas Terrex athlete Charlie Hamilton, fresh off his third-place podium at Ultra-Trail...

Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 2025 Preview

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this event preview James and Brodie are joined by Kellie Angel to talk all things UTK as we prepare for the showdowns happening this week!Hear deta...

Mindset, Balancing Training and Work, & Kosci 100k Prep feat. Sophie Broome | Episode 84

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Sophie Broome joins Jess and Brodie to unpack her journey to the upcoming UTK 100. Sophie reflects on bouncing ...

Setbacks, Comebacks, Taper Chat, and GPT Recap | Episode 83

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James, Brodie, and Simone reconnect for a big week in trail running.Simone opens up about her ongoing recovery journ...

Luke Nelson: Smarter Injury Prevention for Trail Runners

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trail running is tough on the body — but most injuries don’t happen by chance. They happen from overload, poor communication, or the wrong kind of...

Trail Running in the Olympics, Singletrack Events Takeover, and 4 Peaks Recap | Episode 82

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 82, James, Brodie, and Jess cover a massive week in Australian trail running. Jess shares her Kosci 50km training update (plus some broccol...

Grampians Peak Trail 100 2025 Preview

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this event preview, James and Brodie are joined by special guest Ben Burgess. Ben raced in the 100 mile event last year and was placed 2nd when th...

The Future of Trail Running in Australia: Gary Mullins on the AUTRA Playbook

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian trail running scene is evolving fast — but its governance, funding, and pathways are still catching up.In this interview, AUTRA Presi...

National Champs Debate, Garmin vs Strava, and 4 Peaks Preview | Episode 81

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Peak Pursuits, James is joined by Brodie and Vlad for a packed conversation on all things trail running. Vlad shares his p...

Nicole Paton: Balancing Family, Work, and the Mountains to Worlds

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Paton joins the show to talk about her journey from country Victoria to representing Australia at the Trail World Championships.We cover how sh...

Episode 80: Ludo's Comeback! Roller Coaster Results & New 24hr World Record

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is hosted by James and Jess, joined by the one and only Sarah Ludowici! Ludo is on the comeback trail post-baby and absolutely tore it up...

Nath and Fraser WMTRC Takeover Part 2!

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dynamic duo of Nath and Fraser are back on the mics to give us a run down of how their World Champs went - with Nathan coming out top Aussie in th...

Episode 79: GTWS Final, Moab240, and Running Safety While Travelling.

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 79 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad ...

Roller Coaster Run 2025: Race Preview and Predictions

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Roller Coaster Run is back this weekend, and James and Brodie are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of the 23k and 46k events i...

Episode 78: Sim and Vlad Chat Trail Running in Aus!

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 78 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad ...

Episode 77: World Champs Review!

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 77 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis an...

Nath Pearce and Fraser Darcy Takeover: WMTRC Part 1!

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we give free reign to Nathan Pearce and Fraser Darcy to chat all things Uphill and Mountain Classic at WMTRC, recorded before they arr...

Episode 76 with Charlie Hamilton: Hownslow Recap, POTS, and Our Tips For WMTRC!

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 76 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia and beyond. World Champs week is upon us! So this week Sim a...

Episode 75 with Blake Turner: WMTRC Course Insights, Recovery, and Doping in Trail Running

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 75 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia and beyond. This week, James is hosting and is joined by Vla...

Trish McKibbin: Fueling, Family, and the Trail to World Mountain & Trail Championships

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trish McKibbin returns to the show ahead of representing Australia at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. In this episode, she refle...

Episod 74: Meet Robbie Rorich, Athlete Life in Font Romeu, Six foot Track!

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 74 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jas...

Hounslow Classic Preview

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hounslow Classic is just around the corner, and our friends at SingleTrack have assembled a stellar field of Australia’s best trail athletes to batt...

Miah Noble: Representing Australia and Finding New Strength Through Eating Disorder Recovery

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miah Noble is a trail runner on the rise in Australia, with a slew of impressive runs under her belt already that have earned her a spot on the team r...

Episode 73: Aussie UTMB Review!

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 73 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie N...

Matt Crehan: Pre-WMTRC Interview

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Crehan returns to the show ahead of representing Team Australia at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, where he will also se...

Sarah-Jayne Miller: Balancing Family, Teaching, and Racing for Australia at WMTRC 2025

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Peak Pursuits, we sit down with SJ Miller — mother of three, high school teacher, and one of Australia’s highest-ranked trail r...

Episode 72: AUSSIE UTMB PREVIEW!

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 72 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie N...

Andrew Gaskell: WMTRC Pre-Race Interview

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tasmanian trail runner Andrew Gaskell has one of the most remarkable backstories in the sport. In this episode, he shares how football and a bucket-li...

Blake Turner: 2025 WMTRC Pre-Interview

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Turner joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey from climbing mountains in the Himalayas and stage racing through Patagonia to ra...

Episode 71: Transcend Ultra, Sim Out of CCC, and WMTRC 2027 off to Cape Town!

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 71 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Vlad Ixel and Sim B...

Kellie Angel & Ben Burgess: UTA Podium, West Mac Course Record, and WMTRC Course Previe

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Trail Running Podcast, we sit down with Ben Burgess and Kellie Angel for another catch up on the show.Kellie reflects on her third place at UT...

Hannah McRae: Chasing Mountains from Tassie to the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Trail Running Podcast, we sit down with Hannah McRae — fresh from a year that’s taken her from Buffalo Stampede to Lavaredo and onto the A...

Episode 70: Chasing Seconds or Risking Health? Body Weight Cuts, Sierre Zinal & More

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason jump behind the mics as both gear up for the short trail race at the World Mountain and Trail Running Champ...

Tom Dade: Speed, Endurance & The Road to the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we sit down with Tom Dade as he prepares for his third World Mountain & Trail Running Championships.We cover his standout 100k pe...

Episode 69: Pack vs Belt, Phone Map vs Watch Map, and an Aussie Gold Medal at Youth SkyRunning World Champs!

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 69 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Vlad Ixel, Sim Bric...

Episode 68: World Champs Training, The Power of Fueling, and Health Curve Balls in Poland.

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 68 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis, S...

Episode 67: Australian Team for World Mountain and Trail Running Championships announced!

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 67 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis an...

Episode 66: Short Vs Long Distance Training Changes and Transcend Ultra Feat. Shane Johnstone

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 66 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Jess ...

Episode 65: Vlad's Marathon PB, Training When Recovering from Illness, and How to Deal with Races Going Wrong

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 65 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad ...

Episode 64: The Rise of Win or Bust Race Tactics, Uphill Treadmill Tips , and a WILD Weekend of Results!

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 64 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jas...

Aaron Young: Cocodona 250 & The Power of Showing Up When It's Hard

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Trail Running Podcast, James sits down with Aaron Young to unpack a remarkable personal transformation - from heavy drinking and mental health...

Targeting the Ticket Episode 6!

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 6 of Targeting the Ticket, our series covering the Golden Trail National Series in 2025! In this episode Nathan, Bridget, and Toby ...

Episode 63: Big Training Weeks, Dead Cow Gully, Broken Arrow, Western States and more!

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 63 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad ...

Episode 62: Running Throughout Pregnancy with Kate Avery!

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 62 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Jess ...

Milly Young: Resilience, Adventure, and the Long Way Around Mont Blanc (PTL)

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Trail Running Podcast, James sits down with Milly Young as she reflects on an adventurous journey—from overcoming significant health setback...

Episode 61: Road 50k's, Wandi Cross, GTNS and Trail Con

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 61 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixe...

Charlie Hamilton: From Cycling to Signed with Adidas Terrex

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Trail Running Podcast, we sit down with Charlie Hamilton as he reflects on a huge few months — from his performance at Transvulcania to join...

Episode 60: Jumping on the Heat Training Bandwagon

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 60 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixe...

Targeting the Ticket Episode 5!

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 5 of Targeting the Ticket where we are following Nathan Pearce, Bridget Lunn and Toby Lang through their seasons at Golden Trail Na...

Demi Caldwell: From Pro Triathlon to Trail Running Podiums

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From elite soccer fields to the snowy slopes of Japan and Canada, Demi Caldwell’s athletic journey is as diverse as it is impressive. After years of...

Episode 59: Running Rebuilds and Mental Tactics for Pre-Race Nerves.

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 59 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jas...

Beth McKenzie Post Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100km

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Beth McKenzie to chat about her eventful leadup to the race and then how the race unfolded. Beth shares her st...

Mike Carroll Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100km

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Mike Carroll to chat about his preparations for UTA and how the race unfolded. Mike shares an overview of his ...

Caitlin Fielder Post Race interview: 2025 UTA 50km

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by UTA50km winner Caitlin Fielder to talk UTA lead up, race tactics and the season ahead. ***Don’t forget, use code PPP at https:/...

Dan Jones Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 50km

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by the UTA 50km winner Dan Jones to unpack his race from start to finish.Hear Dan's goals coming into the race in light of his upcoming r...